Patents by Inventor Joachim K. Floess

Joachim K. Floess has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Hydrophobic-treated metal oxide
    Patent number: 10407571
    Abstract: This invention provides metal oxide particles surface-treated with a hydrophobicity-imparting agent, methods of making such, and toner compositions comprising the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Cabot Corporation
    Inventors: Dmitry Fomitchev, Joachim K. Floess, William R. Williams, Hairuo Tu
  • Surface-Treated Metal Oxide Particles
    Publication number: 20170174896
    Abstract: The invention provides metal oxide particles surface-treated with at least one alkoxysilane compound, methods of making such, and toners comprising same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Dmitry Fomitchev, Joachim K. Floess, William R. Williams
  • Hydrophobic-Treated Metal Oxide
    Publication number: 20170174897
    Abstract: This invention provides metal oxide particles surface-treated with a hydrophobicity-imparting agent, methods of making such, and toner compositions comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Dmitry Fomitchev, Joachim K. Floess, William R. Williams, Hairuo Tu
  • Hydrophobic-treated metal oxide
    Patent number: 9150731
    Abstract: This invention provides metal oxide particles surface-treated with a hydrophobicity-imparting agent, methods of making such, and toner compositions comprising the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Cabot Corporation
    Inventors: Dmitry Fomitchev, Joachim K. Floess, William R. Williams, Hairuo Tu
  • Hydrophobic silica particles and method of producing same
    Patent number: 8895145
    Abstract: Hydrophobic silica particles are produced by reacting them with a hydrosiloxane agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Cabot Corporation
    Inventors: Alyson M. Christopher, George Eid, Joachim K. Floess, Dmitry Fomitchev, Jincheng Xiong
  • Surface-treated metal oxide particles
    Patent number: 8435474
    Abstract: The invention provides metal oxide particles surface-treated with at least one alkoxysilane compound, methods of making such, and toners comprising same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Cabot Corporation
    Inventors: Dmitry Fomitchev, Joachim K. Floess, William R. Williams
  • HYDROPHOBIC SILICA PARTICLES AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME
    Publication number: 20130029258
    Abstract: Hydrophobic silica particles are produced by reacting them with a hydrosiloxane agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: CABOT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alyson M. Christopher, George D. Eid, Joachim K. Floess, Dmitry Fomitchev, Jincheng Xiong
  • Method of preparing hydrophobic silica
    Patent number: 8202502
    Abstract: The invention provides hydrophobic surface-treated silica particles having (1) a ratio T2:T3 of about 0.4 or more, wherein T2 is the intensity of a peak having a chemical shift in the CP/MAS 29Si NMR spectrum centered within the range of ?56 ppm to ?59 ppm, and wherein T3 is the intensity of a peak having a chemical shift in the CP/MAS 29Si NMR spectrum centered within the range of ?65 ppm to ?69 ppm, and (2) a ratio (T2+T3)/(T2+T3+M) of greater than about 0.05, wherein M is the intensity of a peak having a chemical shift in the CP/MAS 29Si NMR spectrum centered within the range of +7 ppm to +18 ppm. The invention also provides a method of preparing hydrophobic surface-treated silica particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Cabot Corporation
    Inventors: Joachim K. Floess, William R. Williams, Dmitry Fomitchev
  • Aerogel particles and methods of making same
    Patent number: 8142843
    Abstract: Aerogel particles having a mean particle size less than 1 micron, products containing the same, processes of making the same, and uses thereof are described. A process of making the particle is also described wherein starting aerogel particles are homogenized or wet milled. The starting aerogel particles can be surface treated during the milling process to prevent agglomeration or aggregation. The aerogel particles can be used in a variety of products and applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Cabot Corporation
    Inventors: Ulrich Bauer, Michael S. Darsillo, Rex J. Field, Joachim K. Floess, Jens Fründt, Stephane Rouanet, Dhaval A. Doshi
  • Toner composition and method of preparing same
    Patent number: 8062820
    Abstract: The invention provides a toner composition comprising toner particles and composite metal oxide particles comprising a core consisting of a first metal oxide and a coating consisting of a second metal oxide. The core is substantially spherical and non-aggregated. The invention also provides a method for the preparation of a toner composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Cabot Corporation
    Inventors: Joachim K. Floess, Dmitry Fomitchev, Hairuo Tu, William R. Williams
  • Hydrophobic silica particles and method of producing same
    Publication number: 20110244382
    Abstract: Hydrophobic silica particles are produced by reacting them with a hydrosiloxane agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: Alyson M. Christopher, George D. Eid, Joachim K. Floess, Dmitry Fomitchev, Jincheng Xiong
  • Aerogel Particles and Methods Of Making Same
    Publication number: 20080311398
    Abstract: Aerogel particles having a mean particle size less than 1 micron, products containing the same, processes of making the same, and uses thereof are described. A process of making the particle is also described wherein starting aerogel particles are homogenized or wet milled. The starting aerogel particles can be surface treated during the milling process to prevent agglomeration or aggregation. The aerogel particles can be used in a variety of products and applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: CABOT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ulrich Bauer, Michael S. Darsillo, Rex J. Field, Joachim K. Floess, Jens Frundt, Stephane Rouanet, Dhaval A. Doshi
  • HYDROPHOBIC-TREATED METAL OXIDE
    Publication number: 20080070146
    Abstract: This invention provides metal oxide particles surface-treated with a hydrophobicity-imparting agent, methods of making such, and toner compositions comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: Cabot Corporation
    Inventors: Dmitry Fomitchev, Joachim K. Floess, William R. Williams, Hairuo Tu
  • SURFACE-TREATED METAL OXIDE PARTICLES
    Publication number: 20080070140
    Abstract: The invention provides metal oxide particles surface-treated with at least one alkoxysilane compound, methods of making such, and toners comprising same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: Cabot Corporation
    Inventors: DMITRY FOMITCHEV, Joachim K. Floess, William R. Williams
  • METHOD OF PREPARING HYDROPHOBIC SILICA
    Publication number: 20080069753
    Abstract: The invention provides hydrophobic surface-treated silica particles having (1) a ratio T2:T3 of about 0.4 or more, wherein T2 is the intensity of a peak having a chemical shift in the CP/MAS 29Si NMR spectrum centered within the range of ?56 ppm to ?59 ppm, and wherein T3 is the intensity of a peak having a chemical shift in the CP/MAS 29Si NMR spectrum centered within the range of ?65 ppm to ?69 ppm, and (2) a ratio (T2+T3)/(T2+T3+M) of greater than about 0.05, wherein M is the intensity of a peak having a chemical shift in the CP/MAS 29Si NMR spectrum centered within the range of +7 ppm to +18 ppm. The invention also provides a method of preparing hydrophobic surface-treated silica particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: Cabot Corporation
    Inventors: Joachim K. Floess, William R. Williams, Dmitry Fomitchev